to perceive (something) as being separate or different

(often + from) to recognize a difference between (one thing) and another

You are old enough to distinguish right from wrong

(+ between) to recognize the difference between (two or more things)

You are old enough to distinguish between right and wrong

to separate (things or people) into kinds, classes, or categories

The kids are great at distinguishing makes of cars

to define (something) or list its characteristics

Can you distinguish it further?

said of a feature, etc: to serve to identify (a person or thing)

Pale ring-shaped markings distinguish the seal species Phoca hispida

to do something to make (oneself) notable, esp achieve something worthy

He distinguished himself by winning the sack race

(+ between) to recognize the difference between (two or more things)

You are old enough to distinguish between right and wrong